Northern Ireland: Inward Investment

asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Invest Northern Ireland has had any
contact with IKEA to locate a base in Northern
Ireland; and whether any support has been extended
to IKEA for such new investment. [HL340]

Invest Northern Ireland has had no direct contact with IKEA regarding an investment within the retail sector in Northern Ireland. No financial assistance has been extended to IKEA as the retail sector is not within Invest Northern Ireland's remit for support.